BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental

BMW K 1600 GTL Price starts at Rs. 33.00 Lakh which is Rs. 10.00 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW R 18 Transcontinental priced at Rs. 23.00 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW K 1600 GTL is 16.9 kmpl whereas the mileage of BMW R 18 Transcontinental is 17.24 kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW K 1600 GTL is powered by 1649 cc engine , while BMW R 18 Transcontinental is powered by 1802 cc engine. BMW K 1600 GTL is available in 3 different colours while BMW R 18 Transcontinental comes with 7 colours. The Comparison BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

K 1600 GTL vs R 18 Transcontinental

Key Highlights K 1600 GTL STDR 18 Transcontinental STD
Engine Type Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
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Basic Info BMW K 1600 GTL STDBMW R 18 Transcontinental STD
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Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 33.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 32.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Max Power 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW K 1600 GTL Colors
BMW R 18 Transcontinental Colors
Brakes Front Disc Double Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-17 inch, Rear :-17 inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast Aluminium Cast Aluminium
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only,Remote Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 90,353 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 88,984 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 69,628 K 1600 GTL Insurance Rs. 68,843 R 18 Transcontinental Insurance
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Engine Type
Oil/Watercooled 4-Stroke In-line 6-Cylinder Engine, Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chain-driven camshafts above the crank shaft
Engine Displacement
1649 cc
1802 cc
Max Power
160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm
91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm
Max Torque
180 Nm @ 5250 rpm
158 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
107.1 mm
Stroke
...
100 mm
No Of Cylinders
6
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Shaft Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.2:1
9.6 :1
Engine Immobilizer
...

Brakes Front
Disc
Double Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
16.9 kmpl
17.24 kmpl
Top Speed
200 kmph
180 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-190/55-17
Front :-120/70 -19 Rear :-180/65-16
Wheel Size
Front :-17 inch, Rear :-17 inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast Aluminium
Cast Aluminium

Seat height
750 mm
740 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
203 kg
Length*Width*Height
...
2640*970*1500 mm3
Wheelbase
1618 mm
1695 mm
Length
...
2640 mm
Height
...
1500 mm
Width
...
970 mm
Fuel Capacity
26.5 Liters
24 Liters
Kerb Weight
358 Kg
427 Kg
Total Weight
...
630 kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
300 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead Acid
Additional Features
ABS Pro, Dynamic ESA, Steering Stabiliser, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer, Dynamic Engine Brake Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Central Locking System, Anti-theft Alarm System, Storage Compartment
Secondary drive - Drive shaft, Castor -183.5mm, Steering head angle - 62.7°, Inner leg curve at vehicle kerb weight - 1710 mm, Anti Hopping Clutch, Dynamic Brake Control, Infotainment System, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Dynamic engine brake control, Central Locking System, Hill Start Control, Reverse Gear
USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Cruise Control
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only,Remote Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Display
Coloured TFT Screen
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
External Fuel Filling
...
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
External Speakers
...
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Anti Theft Alarm
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...
DRLs
Keyless Ignition
...

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Which bike is cheaper BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental?
The BMW R 18 Transcontinental is cheaper than BMW K 1600 GTL by Rs. 50,000.
Which bike offers better performance BMW K 1600 GTL vs BMW R 18 Transcontinental?
For the STD version, 1649 cc Petrol engine of K 1600 GTL produces 160.4 PS @ 6750 rpm of power and 180 Nm @ 5250 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1802 cc Petrol engine of R 18 Transcontinental produces 91.09 PS @ 4750 rpm of power and 158 Nm @ 3000 rpm of torque

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